Computing Systems Professional III

Work Location

Los Alamos National Laboratory – Los Alamos, NM
 

Employment Type

Full-Time / Onsite

Clearance Type

DOE Q Clearance (Position will be cleared to this level)

Job Summary / Overview

Omega Technical Services is seeking a Computing Systems Professional 3 for The Production Systems & Technology Group (PSS-1) at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM. 

The Production Systems & Technology Group (PSS-1) is seeking a skilled and highly motivated candidate to fill the position of a Computing Systems Professional 3, within the Online Collaboration & Infrastructure team as part of the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP). Working on a team, the Computing Systems Professional 3 will perform the full spectrum of SQL Database (DBA) and IIS Administration supporting custom websites and applications and Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) Software.

This CSP-3 role is responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of our Microsoft SQL Server databases and for maintaining and optimizing our Internet Information Services (IIS) web server infrastructure. You will work closely with developers, system, network and database administrators to ensure seamless integration and high availability of critical systems for ALDWP's unclassified and classified environments.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• SQL Database and IIS Administration support for the unclassified and classified networks.
• Serve as the primary point of support for IIS configuration, providing expertise in troubleshooting, configuration, deployment, and performance optimization.
• Serve as a Database Administrator, leveraging expertise to design, develop, modify, test, and troubleshoot SQL databases, including tables, queries, and permissions, to meet the functional requirements of various business areas.
• Analyze and define business requirements, assess architectural and configuration needs, perform system testing, and develop detailed architecture and configuration documentation, including procedures and changes to support compliance and disaster recovery efforts.
• Implement and maintain high availability solutions, including Always on Availability Groups for databases and load-balanced IIS configurations, to support 24/7 operations and disaster recovery readiness.
• Collaborate with developers, dbas, network and system administrators and security teams to ensure seamless deployment and support.
• Assist in the deployment and management of Commercial Off the Shelf Software.
• Mentor and support fellow junior team members.

Minimum Job Requirements:
 

• Demonstrated experience in managing, monitoring, and maintaining SQL Server databases across various environments.
• In-depth understanding and demonstrated experience with the design and implementation of database solutions including database security, backup and recovery, high availability, disaster recovery, replication and performance monitoring requirements.
• Experience implementing and maintaining security best practices including role-based access controls and auditing.
• Experience optimizing and tuning database queries and stored procedures for maximum efficiency and operations.
• Demonstrated experience in database accuracy, testing, data validation, data comparison and data auditing tools.
• Experience automating routine tasks using PowerShell or other scripting languages.
• Experience Installing, configuring, and maintaining IIS 10 for hosting internal websites and applications, including authentication methods, SSL certificates, ports, Single Sign On (SSO), website deployments, application pools, etc.
• Demonstrated experience implementing IIS replication to support high availability, load balancing, and synchronization between staging and production environments.
• Experience in diagnosing and resolving IIS and database related issues, including website errors, service disruptions, performance bottlenecks, application/database failures and deployment challenges.
• Demonstrated experience installing, configuring, and deploying Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) software.
• Experienced in vulnerability remediation and applying security patches.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills to handle communication with technical and non-technical peers, customers, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to translate technical terms to layperson's terms and present them to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to translate business requirements to technical solutions.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with both internal and external team and organizations, effectively defining expectations, aligning responsibilities, and identifying when software modifications are appropriate to address existing issues.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience administrating PostgreSQL or Oracle Database Management Systems.
• Experience working in a Jira or Azure DevOps environment.
• Experienced managing work tasks using Kanban methodology.

Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree and 8 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, applicable advanced vendor and/or professional certification is desirable.

Why Omega Technical Services?

Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner supporting the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other government clients on mission-critical projects.  We offer competitive pay, benefits, and the opportunity to work on impactful projects in national security and technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.